I volunteer at our food bank and the most requested items are:
1. Peanut butter
2. Canned meats, tuna, chicken, vienna sausages
3. Fruits, applesauce, canned peaches, pears,
4. Canned veggies
5. Pasta
6. Evaporated milk
7. Soups
Because a lot of senior citizens get some of these items, a lot of cans now have the new 'pop-top' feature which makes for easier opening instead of using a can opener.